Islanders Storylines• Finish Strong: After losing two late leads in Alberta, the Islanders are looking to finish their four-game trip on a high note in Vancouver. •Road Islanders: The Islanders are 11-4-1 in their last 16 road games. • Bailey's Milestone: Josh Bailey recorded his 100th career assist Friday night in Calgary. • McDonald Chipping In: Colin McDonald is on a three-game point streak (two goals, one assist).

Canucks Storylines
• Kesler Stays: Despite trade rumors, Ryan Kesler was not moved by the Canucks at the NHL trade deadline.• Kassian Suspended: Zack Kassian will miss Monday's game as he serves a three-game ban.• Daniel Sedin Injured: Daniel Sedin sustained a lower-body injury during the Tim Horton's Heritage Classic on Mar. 2 and hasn't played since. • Luongo Traded: The Canucks traded Roberto Luongo to the Florida Panthers at the NHL trade deadline.

Islanders player to watchBrock Nelson - Forward

Brock Nelson is developing into an effective secondary scorer in his first season with the Islanders. The 22-year-old rookie has 11 goals and 21 points in 56 games this season playing primarily on the third line. At 6’3”, Nelson is the tallest Islanders forward and has played many roles under Jack Capuano. Nelson scored his first-career goal on Oct. 22 against the Canucks.

Canucks player to watchRyan Kesler - Forward

Ryan Kesler leads the Canucks with 21 goals this season and is third in team scoring with 39 points. The feisty, two-way center has been a central part of the Canucks core over the past six seasons. Kesler is a former 40-goal scorer, a two-time 70-point player and a Selke Trophy winner. The US Olympian had a goal and an assist against the Islanders on Oct. 22.

2013-14 season series (0-0-1)

The Islanders lost the series opener to the Canucks 5-4, in overtime, on Oct. 22 at Nassau Coliseum. Frans Nielsen forced overtime in the final two minutes of regulation, but Brad Richardson scored the game-winner in the extra frame. Brock Nelson scored his first NHL goal in the loss.